>This was an impressive display of strength, Mylord. Now, we shall see how well you can hold yourself in a real combat. Frederic, Guy, Edouard! Grab your weapons and get in position.
The three do as commanded, although somewhat more cautious than the last time. Might be because you knocked two of them out cold.
>Now, Mylord. Pick your weapon and get ready for the fight of a lifetime.

What weapon do you want to use?
>Sword and shield. You're used to it the most.
>The lance. They are in the majority, so you should keep them at distance.
>A mace. Knock them out quick and heavy.
>An axe. Ain't no damage like heavy damage.
>A morning star. Show them the latter one.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>918845
>sword and shield
If we are gona show off, we do it in our best condition

>Sword and shield. You're used to it the most.

>>918857
>>918876
Alright, roll me 1d20+1 for it. Best of three.
By the way, you're at six free rerolls, if I recall right.

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>918888
Yep, six rerolls.

>>918933
Sorry, I meant 2d20+1. Can we possibly do this from the start again?

Rolled 11, 3 + 1 = 15 (2d20 + 1)

>>918946
sure

Rolled 19, 8 + 1 = 28 (2d20 + 1)

>>918888

Rolled 8, 8 + 1 = 17 (2d20 + 1)

>>918946

Frederic storms at you first, wielding a lance. You take a step to the side and hook it between your sword and shield.
With a quick motion, you rip it out of his hand, making him stumble and fall over after a kick to the back of his knee.
He's pretty surprised by this and will most likely need some time to get up. And even if he does so, you did just disarm him. So far, it looks good enough for you. Now, Edouard has drawn his sword and taken the first few steps towards you.
>Roll me 2d20+1 again, as he is the only real threat now. Also, you're back at 7 free rerolls now.

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Well guys, hate to tell you, but I already have to go, as there is a pre-christmas celebration at work, which I am forced to voluntarily attend. I'll be back around 20 hours from now, as I've got work tomorrow. Sorry we didn't get very far today. I promise tomorrow will be different, if I don't get beheaded by some aggressive customer. Until then have a nice day and night and thank you for playing.

Rolled 1, 9 + 1 = 11 (2d20 + 1)

>>919089
Good luck and godspeed good sir, as I too am in retail and understand the pain you are about to have.

Also, rolling for badassery.

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>>919109
FUCK, reroll/ignore please.

SOMEONE HALP.

Rolled 11, 4 + 1 = 16 (2d20 + 1)

>>919089
I got office xmas dinner next week aswell, it's kinda fun

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>919089

Rolled 14, 20 = 34 (2d20)

>>919233

>>919236
We gonna end up killing someone by accident

>>919251
we too op
thats y we have a sheild to knock them out

Hey guys, I'm back. I'll get right to writing.
Also, what the fuck, >>919236 ?
Eight free rerolls again, guys.

You take up your basic fighting stance again and wait for Edouard to come in.
Just as he is about to strike, you dance to the side and hit his sword arm with your shield. It falls to the ground.
Now, your sword hits him in the side of his head with the blunt side.
The clanking of the sword hitting the ground and the vibration of Edouard's helmet as he falls to the ground, knocked out cold again, combine into a crescendo of victory.
Now, Guy is left, since Frederic is still having trouble with getting up and reaching for his weapon.
Not only the audience seems to be impressed by your performance, which they show with loud cheers, but also Guy, who is coming at you way more careful than Edouard did.
>Roll me 2d20+2 for your success. Best of three again.

Rolled 10, 5 + 2 = 17 (2d20 + 2)

>>923607
How was the celebration? I love drunk coworkers embarassing themselves. More so if they are women.

>>923610
Well, we started it with bowling and drinks. Which was fun.
People drinking without having eaten something before. When food arived, we were pretty drunk. Afterwards, we went on to the pub. One of us hit EVERY lamp post and street sign on the way. Overall, it was pretty fun.

>>923628
Sounds fun man, a shame I'll have to drive on my company's one. But most people I work with have the same struggles I have, so it's easy to bond.
Regarding thequest, I am surprised we got a +2 this time, even though our oponent is approaching very cautiously. Is it because of momentum, as if we are in the zone or something?

>>923642
You intimidated your opponent quite a bit. Disarming and knocking over one opponent is one thing, but knocking out the other one (again) is kind of threatening, don't you think?

>>923646
I'll take it
Dunno how slow this quest goes on weekends

Rolled 8, 20 + 2 = 30 (2d20 + 2)

>>923648
Pretty slow today. I'll add the second roll myself. Maybe this will bump us into the visible spectrum.

>>923649
Oh, nice. Free reroll number 9.

Rolled 15, 9 + 2 = 26 (2d20 + 2)

And the third one. Just so I can get writing.

You decide to take advantage of the intimidation you caused Guy to suffer. With a mighty battlecry, you storm forward.
Guy stops in his tracks, nervously raising his mace. You don't even stop for an attack, you hold your shield forwards and crash right into him.
With a loud clanking sound, the mace hits the ground, only to be followed by Guy, having trouble to breathe. You really knocked the air out of him.
As you hold the sword to his throat, he signs surrender. The audience cheers, only to get silent in anticipation again quickly.
Frederic has managed to stumble on his feet and is now trying to reach his spear which you knocked away quite a distance from him.
How do you want to deal with this?
>He is the last one standing. Just rush him and be done with this.
>Be generous. Let him get his weapon first.
>Try to circle him in a way that gets him away from his weapon. Maybe this will make him surrender already.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>923676
>Be generous. Let him get his weapon first.

>>923676
>>Be generous. Let him get his weapon first.
And then crush him, muahaha!

>>923676
Be generous of course. We will become knights bound by honour.

You take a step back and make a gesture for him to pick up his spear. Guy nods and stumbles towards the spear, still somewhat dazed from the fall.
Finally, he has retrieved it and takes a few deep breaths. After a while, he has regained his focus and makes a bow to thank you, before he points the spear at you and starts circling.
How do you want to deal with this?
>Circle him, too. Take some time to catch our breath.
>Storm forward. Let's take him by surprise.
>Move into his weapon's reach. If he attacks, disarm him.
>Throw your shield at him. This will at least distract him until we have gotten close to him.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>923715
>Circle him, too. Take some time to catch our breath.
then
>Move into his weapon's reach. If he attacks, disarm him

>>923715
>Circle him, too. Take some time to catch our breath.
then
>Move into his weapon's reach. If he attacks, disarm him

>>923719
>>923742
Alright. Roll me 2d20 for your efforts. Best of three.

Rolled 16, 7 = 23 (2d20)

Rolled 8, 10 = 18 (2d20)

>>923754

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Rolled 3, 20 = 23 (2d20)

>>923754

You take some time circling him, catching your breath. After all, you don't want to burn too much of your energy before these trials are done.
Once you feel ready, you move into the reach of his spear. Frederic sees an opportunity to strike, believing you to be miscalculating your distance, and strikes at you with a simple stabbing motion.
You step aside easily, getting a hold of his spear. With yet another ripping motion, you try to get it out of his hands. But Frederic doesn't let go. In an awkward running motion, he comes towards you, only to be felled by a kick to the groin.
Immediately, you are above him, holding your sword at his throat. As he signs defeat, applause is to be heard again. People are cheering, yelling your name.
This time, you move towards the people and make a bow towards them, another tradition of these trials.
>Well done, Mylord. Now, we shall come to the last and most important test. How will you fare against a fellow knight? Today your opponent shall be... me, Sir Duncan McGregor!
Both of you take position at opposing edges of the battlefield and saddle your horses. This combat is going to begin on horseback, but will end on foot. It is decided by surrender or knockout.
Being handed your lance and shield, you ponder your tactic at this. Duncan is bigger than you and most likely way stronger. Also, he has more experience. You will have to go to your limits and beyond for this.
How do you want to decide the first round for yourself?
>Let's hit Duncan in the shield. It's an easy hit and will slightly destabilize him.
>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off.
>Let's go for the head. This is a very difficult strike, but it will surely knock him off his horse, if not take him out completely.
>Something else? (Write in)
Since you aren't too familiar with riding combat, you will roll a d20-2 for this. The amount is yet to be decided. Also, you are at ten free rerolls now.

Rolled 10, 16 = 26 (2d20)

>>923844
>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off

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Rolled 6, 11 + 2 = 19 (2d20 + 2)

>>923844
>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off.

Rolled 19, 4 - 2 = 21 (2d20 - 2)

>>923850
>>923854
Alright guys. Hitting him in the chest. Roll me 2d20-2 for your success. I'll roll for Duncan with this post. Best of three for you.

Rolled 12, 19 + 2 = 33 (2d20 + 2)

Rolled 11, 12 + 2 = 25 (2d20 + 2)

>>923872
OP, how do you get - to show up? I put the minus sign but it shows up as plus

>>923876
You put a plus before the minus first. Like this: 2d20+-2

Rolled 19, 2 - 2 = 19 (2d20 - 2)

>>923872

Rolled 1, 17 - 2 = 16 (2d20 - 2)

Rolled 10, 11 - 2 = 19 (2d20 - 2)

You get your shield and lance in position, then your horse begins galopping forward. So is Duncan. He's coming at you with great force. Still, you notice that his lance is quite off. Looks like he tried to aim at your head, but overestimated your size. He seems to have realized too, as he lowers his lance. Still, he's doing it way too obvious for you.
As the two of you clash, you point the lance at his chest. Even though you did your best to hit an uncovered spot, he seems to have read your lance just like you read his. His shield blocks your lance, but the force of impact causes him to shake quite a bit.
You've known where his lance would land, so you prepared your greatest move. The lancebreaker. With a mighty smash, you hit against the lance, causing it to break apart, sending a cloud of splinters flying.
>Well done, Mylord. We'll have to redo this, as both of us are still firmly seated.
Duncan tells you as he is handed a new lance.
Both of you take your positions again. You are completely fine, but Duncan looks a bit shaken. If you are lucky enough, you might decide this for yourself.
How do you want to go at the second run?
>Let's hit Duncan in the shield. It's an easy hit and will slightly destabilize him.
>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off.
>Let's go for the head. This is a very difficult strike, but it will surely knock him off his horse, if not take him out completely.
>Something else? (Write in)
As both of you have learned about your opponent, both sides will now roll with 2d20-1.

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Rolled 9, 12 - 1 = 20 (2d20 - 1)

>>923914
>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off.
Hit him in the same spot again, he'll never see it coming

Rolled 5, 19 + 1 = 25 (2d20 + 1)

>>923914
>>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off.

Rolled 9, 9 - 1 = 17 (2d20 - 1)

>>923929
>>923935

Rolled 13, 20 - 1 = 32 (2d20 - 1)

>>923914
>Let's hit him in the chest. This is more difficult, as you will have to bypass the shield, but will greatly destabilize him, if not knock him off.

Rolled 16, 9 - 1 = 24 (2d20 - 1)

>>923929
>>923935
>>923937
>>923947
Alright. Hitting the chest. Do you want to keep your rolls you made so far? Or rather make new ones? If so, three again. The ones I am doing right now are for Duncan again.

>>924012
Why wouldn't we keep the rolls?

>>924051
Just asking. Maybe you are feeling confident that you can do better or something.
Also, with this decision, you got yourself free reroll number eleven.

Again, the horses charge. You make a somewhat obvious feint for Duncan's shield, hoping that he might think you're in fact aiming for his head. Who would expect a second blow to the chest, after all?
Still, Duncan is a battle-hardened veteran who can't be fooled by your feints. The blow hits the shield he has moved in front of his chest.
But what is this? The shield... cracks. Splinters. Breaks! Duncan is hit heavily and loses his balance, falling off the horse. You take your time to get down yourself, as he is having trouble getting up, especially with the heavy plate armor he is wearing.
As he gets up, you think you can see a smile through his vizor.
>Alright. Round one is yours. But now, you're in trouble. I hate losing. I really do.
You nod and draw your sword, while Duncan takes the heavy greatsword from his back.
>At three, the fight begins. One, two, THREE!
Well, this went surprisingly well. Now, how do you want to deal with the second part of the battle? Your opponent has the longer reach, thicker armor and higher experience. Still, you're quick and inventive.
What do you want to do?
>Rush him. His sword won't work on close quarters.
>Keep your distance for now. We need to take a breath or two first.
>Try to get in his back. He won't be able to see us there.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>924091
>Rush him. His sword won't work on close quarters.

>>924091
>Something else? (Write in)
He may be a little slower with the greatsword, so we have to bank on that longer recovery between swings to get whatever advantage we can. Draw him into a big swing and land a couple hits. Agility is what will likely save us.

>>924134
>>924091
I can go with this

>>924134
>>924140
Alright. Roll me 1d20+1 for your success. Best of three again. This is a fairly difficult task, so you better roll well.

Rolled 12 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>924164

Rolled 6 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>924164

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>924164

shit. Burn a reroll?

Rolled 16 (1d20)

I want to burn one since we didn't get above a 12 (technically 13)

>>924238
Now, you finally managed to beat my DC. So you're at 10 free rerolls.

>>924241
i figured it was a 15+ given your wording. I'm just happy i didn't burn one off in vain.

You decide to use Duncan's slower speed to your advantage. You charge near him, just barely into his reach.
It's a somewhat obvious feint, but Duncan happens to fall for it. You take a step back to avoid his horizontal strike, then you get closer another step, ready to strike.
But what is this? Duncan doesn't seem like he has lost all of his momentum, as he turns around one whole time, still swinging.
You drop to your knees and manage to get yourself under the blade completely.
Lucky. If this had hit, even with a training weapon, you might have suffered a broken bone at least. If not worse.
You strike at his knees, because this is the weakest spot in his armor you can reach. And you're actually successful. Duncan falls to his knees and tries to swing at you with his sword. As he can only do this with one hand, you have more than enough time to roll back, out of his reach and get to your feet.
Slowly, Duncan manages to get up, too.
>Not bad. I actually felt that. But now, I'm getting serious.
He didn't do his best until now? Smells like trouble.
What do you want to do now?
>Continue the bee-sting tactics. Avoid and hit in the openings.
>He's moving slow, but slow is still too fast. Get him stunned with a shield bash.
>Let's go at this Ariadne-style. Knock him over and have fun looking at him trying to get up in plate armour.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>924260
>>He's moving slow, but slow is still too fast. Get him stunned with a shield bash.

>>924260
>Continue the bee-sting tactics. Avoid and hit in the openings. But don't hesitate to get in a big hit if we have the chance. End the fight quickly if at all feasible

>>924260
He might grab the mid of the longsword with the other hand and use it at close range I think. Our best shot is using inertia, his weight against him.

Rolled 3 (1d3)

>>924263
>>924264
>>924269
Alright. Rolling for a tie-breaker.

Now guys, roll me 1d20+1 for your success. Best of three.

Rolled 2 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>924346

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>924346

Rolled 4 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>924367

Sorry for the delay, I just fell asleep after sitting down for a second. Writing now.

>>925001
Just grab some sleep man, start fresh tomorrow

Duncan is not only bigger and stronger than you, he is also heavier. You decide that you will have to make use of this fact.
Storming forward, you dodge yet another sword strike and dance around into his back. A shield bash stuns Duncan while kicks to the backsides of his knees make him stumble and fall.
The crowd is in extasy, as you go towards him and holding your sword to his neck, triggering a surrender gesture.
>Not bad. I think you are worthy of the knight title.
Damn, this is great to hear. You did it. You did it!
You managed to beat an opponent at incredible odds and now, you are going to become a knight by more than name.
>Today, the knighthood is happy to accept a new member into their ranks: Sir Jean de Labendai, Lord of Saint Michel.
Duncan proclaims, making the people cheer.
Now, this seems familiar. People come forward, offering you gifts. Soldiers mostly, but a few commoners who must be ex-soldiers, too. A new lance, shield and finally, your own spores, marking you as a regular member of the kingdom's knighthood.
Damn, this feels good. You spend the rest of the day celebrating with your soldiers. Edouard, Guy and Frederic will recover without serious complications.
The next morning, your head feels heavier than usually. Those soldiers sure know how to drink.
After you forced yourself out of the bed, you make some time to decide what to spend the day with. Which would be...
>Overseeing Tuttle's training. It might gain some additional traction if you're in on it. Also, you might possibly learn a thing or two.
>Visit Ulf and Miroslav. You're interested in seeing how far the roof has come along already.
>We should talk to (who?) about (what?)
>Training (what skill?) seems good. (Teach? Be taught? Who? By whom?)
>Some dancing. We are pretty good at proper dances, with a bit of training, we might become awesome at it. Or we might try training a new style of dancing.
>Ask if there are any political tasks you might have to do.
>Visit one of our production sites. It might be good for their working morale.
>We should spend time with Annabelle. If you are going to marry, you should be sure you can stand being around each other often.
>Let's keep up a martial routine. A knight needs every bit of training he can get.
>Look how the preparations for the harvest are going along. We can't risk going at it ill-prepared.
>Something else? (Write in)


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Also, this will be the last post for now. I will pick up in around twelve or so hours again, but right now, I am just too tired. Until then, good night and thanks for playing/putting up with me.

>>925103
>>Look how the preparations for the harvest are going along. We can't risk going at it ill-prepared.

>>925141
sounds good to me

>>925103
>Look how the preparations for the harvest are going along. We can't risk going at it ill-prepared.
then
>Visit Ulf and Miroslav. You're interested in seeing how far the roof has come along already.

>>925103
>>We should spend time with Annabelle. If you are going to marry, you should be sure you can stand being around each other often.
>>Look how the preparations for the harvest are going along. We can't risk going at it ill-prepared.
Spending time with the waifu while looking over the lands we will share seems a good use of time. She is quick, it would be interesting to hear her insight.

>>925103
>Training (Duke) seems good. (Teach more basic commands)
>Look how the preparations for the harvest are going along. We can't risk going at it ill-prepared.

>>927881
This.

Hey guys, I'm back. Also, I think I might be able to combine all of your votes. Writing.

>Annabelle? I am going to inspect the lands around here. Would you like coming with me?
you ask her bethrothed. She puts away the book she was reading and gets up from her chair.
>Sure. I'll get my horse.
Some time after, you are riding along the main road to your castle. Duke is running at your side. He seems surprisingly calm at the horses, which are many times his size. Wheat fields surround you.
>Looks like the harvest can start soon.
you say as you looks over the fields. Annabelle gets off her horse and takes up a few wheat stalks.
>Absolutely. Look at how ripe they are. Only a day or two more. Just a hint of sun. Let's hope the weather stays sunny.
You get back on the horses and continue your travel. Next, you stop at the new market hall, which is questionably decorated with two large men on the roof.
>Ulf! Miroslav! How is your work coming along?
you ask them. They don't reply, but fit a stone into an opening first. Then, they turn to you.
>Just got done, Mylord. Want to look at it?
You nod and get off your horse.
The two show you what they made. A great hall on a solid stone foundation. It will be acceptably warm here all year. Also, they made little rooms at the sides.
>Thought this would be nice for traders. It's like lil' shops.
Miroslav tells you. Ariadne is staring at the ceiling with fascination.
>This looks really sturdy. I've never seen a roof like this.
Ulf nods, his chest swelling with pride.
>Is a technique from my homeland. Doesn't need pillars to stay up, even under lots of snow.
This is actually impressive. You won't have to worry about the weather in here.
>Good enough, Lord Jean?
Miroslav asks. You nod.
>You did great work, guys. I hope you will stay around for a lot longer.
They look at each other, then they nod heavily.
>Sure we will. Still, gotta need stones. You got a quarry somewhere?
You shake your head. Most of the land is filled with hills and mountains, sure. But most of them only yield unsatisfying material.
>But we need stones. Sure, we can get them. But not for free.
Ulf says. How do you want to solve this problem?
>Have them build with what we have. It's not great but will do for now.
>Have them inspect our lands. Maybe they'll find something useable.
>Let's get some imported stones. We will only profit from this.
>Something else? (Write in)

Miroslav shrugs.
>We gonna get stones somehow. But what should we build? Tell us, Lord Jean.
You ponder the thought for a while. What would be actually useful?
>Some more additions to the market hall. We will need top-notch trading to use our tax reduction to the fullest.
>A community center. We don't know how well the villagers' houses will stand up to the winter. They might need a meeting point. And one for emergencies.
>A pigeon loft. Messenger pigeons will be much faster than regular couriers. Especially in winter.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>928226
>Have them inspect our lands. Maybe they'll find something useable.
>A community center. We don't know how well the villagers' houses will stand up to the winter. They might need a meeting point. And one for emergencies.

>>928226
>Have them inspect our lands. Maybe they'll find something useable.
"You said your homeland had this technique. Maybe you can find something among the hills that you have a use for while we have none."
>A community center. We don't know how well the villagers' houses will stand up to the winter. They might need a meeting point. And one for emergencies.

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>928257
>>928270
Alright, guys. Writing.

>How about you look around these lands for something you might use? I think nobody on these lands knows more about stones than you two.
The two nod.
>Sure. Gonna do right tomorrow. After we got this, what do we make, Lord Jean?
Miroslav asks. Now, you managed to decide.
>How about a community center? A place for the people to meet. If you can, one that allows them to gather during storms. I don't know how sturdy the houses are.
They nod and promise to begin immediately after they got the necessary stone for it.
You ride along the fields and through the village for some more time, chatting with Annabelle about development of the province. Both of you are happy how well it went, but know that much more has to follow.
Duke is now great at listening to your commands. A single 'no' is enough to stop him from hunting moles, rabbits and chickens that are roaming around. A few people approach you to congratulate you to the newly gained knighthood.
The sun is sinking, now that you return to your castle. Annabelle kisses you on the cheek and you kiss her on the forehead as she leaves for her quarters.
Now, the night is still away some time. How do you want to spend the rest of the day?
>Dancing lessons. We want to become great at this, don't we?
>People seem anxious about the coming days. Ask someone what this is about.
>We should talk to (who?) about (what?)
>How about training in (what?)
>Let's grab some dinner. We can be on time this once, can we?
>Something else? (Write in)

>>928332
>Let's grab some dinner. We can be on time this once, can we?

>>928332
>People seem anxious about the coming days. Ask someone what this is about.
>>928337
There is rest for the servant of the people.

>>928332
>People seem anxious about the coming days. Ask someone what this is about.
>Let's grab some dinner. We can be on time this once, can we?

>>928337
>>928352
>>928359
Writing.

You decide to grab dinner. You've rarely been there on time, but this time, you made it. Actually, you're one of the first few people in the hall. Over the next minutes, more and more people come in, sitting down and waiting for food to be done.
>Good evening, Mylord.
Lucius greets you. He sits at your section of the table, at Maurice's right side. Duncan, Tuttle and Missa are there, too. As Annabelle and her two maids take their seats, your table is complete for the first time in quite a while.
The servants are chatting, happy here, anxious there and many other modds around the hall.
Over a piece of bread, you ask Lucius what made them this active.
>Well, Mylord... It's the harvest. They don't know if the people will be able to get everything done. It might not be much, but they aren't many either.
You nod.
>So if they knew that there would be enough workers, they would be less anxious?
He agrees.
>Absolutely. You look like you have a plan to aid the farmers. Am I right?
He is right. You have a plan, which consists of...
>Sending your steward to the fields. Maybe he can organize the people to work more effectively.
>Just letting them work. People were like this every year. It always worked, after all.
>Ordering the other trades to help around the fields. More men get more work done, right?
>We will go. All of us. The other trades, the soldiers and the court as well. Seeing their Lord and such work alongside them, will send their morale through the roof.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>928379
>Sending your steward to the fields. Maybe he can organize the people to work more effectively.

unless more agree on

>We will go. All of us. The other trades, the soldiers and the court as well. Seeing their Lord and such work alongside them, will send their morale through the roof.

Only one vote? Come on people, you can do better.

>>928405
Alright, I'l be writing soon. I just thought I wanted a vote or two more, since this is a pretty important decision.
But if it stays at only one vote, I will accept it, too. Just roll me 7d20 for your degrees of success. Best of three again.
Also, remember your ten free rerolls, just in case.

>>928379
all of us

Rolled 9, 4, 1, 8, 8, 3, 6 = 39 (7d20)

>>928379
>We will go. All of us. The other trades, the soldiers and the court as well. Seeing their Lord and such work alongside them, will send their morale through the roof.

Rolled 9, 3, 5, 10, 1, 16, 12 = 56 (7d20)

>>928540
>>928555
Alright guys, all of us it is. Adding the second roll, by the way.

Rolled 17, 10, 7, 10, 1, 18, 7 = 70 (7d20)

Writing.

>We will go. All of us. Call everyone to the field who can hold a scythe or gather up the grains. From youth to elders. Also, we shall go ourselves. Anyone who can be spared shall help. This harves will decide our future.
you get up and announce to the assembled court and servants. All of them seem to be surprised but most of the in the positive way.
Now, it is decided. During this week of harvest, you will all do your best.
The first day goes incredibly well. You get yourself a scythe and go swinging away at the wheat. Not much has changed since your childhood at the farm. Only the fact that you are now wielding a scythe yourself, instead of gathering the wheat, which is done by Annabelle and Damien in your case.
>I never really did much labour, but this actually is fun, Jean.
Annabelle tells you. You smile and continue mowing. This needs to be done before the weather can ruin the harvest.
During the first day, you can harvest around twice the amount you expected to be able to. This is a great start.
The second day is going good, too, even though you only manage to do the expected amount. You're still a day ahead, so you don't mind.
On the third day, things have turned sour. During the night, a rainstorm came down, ruining quite a bit of the fields. This is bad news. You spend the day removing the now useless wheat and praying for the fields to be dry the next day.
You're in luck. The sun came out and dried the wheat, making you able to harvest it. You get a mediocre amount harvested, since you have to check every stalk twice to make sure it has gathered no mould.
Day five has you out of luck again. The weather stays inconsistent, so the fields are rained on again. Only nearly, a flooding and subsequent ruining of all that is left can be avoided by unyielding night labour. The last two days, you manage to bring in all that is left.
You look over the harvest, which went good for the outer circumstances, but not great overall.
>Mylord, I looked over the harvest and it is only meager.
Lucius tells you. You nod.
>I know, Lucius. We will have to open our reserves this winter. Wide.
He nods.
>Yeah. They could live of this with only little help from our side, sure. But then, they wouldn't have any seeds for the new year. It's not a nice situation we're in.
What do you want to say?
>We can always buy new seeds. But losing our reserves could be fatal if we can't refill them next year. We shouldn't take this risk.
>Shorten the rations. We need the seeds and the reserves as well. They might not like it, but should it come to the worst, they will understand.
>They can't live on wheat alone. We have to open our reserves. Next year will treat us more kindly.
>You heard me. Open the reserves. Should I hear from one person that they went hungry, I will have to search for a new steward.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>928603
>They can't live on wheat alone. We have to open our reserves. Next year will treat us more kindly.

>>928603
>They can't live on wheat alone. We have to open our reserves. Next year will treat us more kindly.

Surprised noone called for a reroll there

>They can't live on wheat alone, you know? They will get sick. We have to open the reserves.
you say. Lucius tries to interject.
>But-
you shake your head vehemently.
>Next year will treat us more kindly. I am certain of this. Open the reserves.
Lucius shrugs, but then he nods.
>Always thinking about your people first, don't you? Okay, I will do as you say.
He seems kind of impressed, but you can tell that this is going against his usual administrative approach.
You spend a good amount of time separating the wheat from chaff. In the afternoon, your shoulders start to feel strained. You take this as a sign to take a break and apply some balm.
Afterwards, you decide that you should take it slow for the rest of the day. How do you want to spend the day?
>Ask if there is anything political that has to be done.
>Spend time with (who?)
>Take a dance lesson. This won't put strain on our arms, right?
>Oversee the wheat business. You might not work physically, but you can still coordinate this.
>Look after Ulf and Miroslav. They've been searching for good rock for a week now. Maybe they found something interesting.
>We should train (what?)

Oh, I forgot
>Something else? (Write in)
Just treat it like is has been there. Write-ins are always encouraged. Especially in dialogue.

>>928715
>Oversee the wheat business. You might not work physically, but you can still coordinate this.

>>928715
>Oversee the wheat business. You might not work physically, but you can still coordinate

>>928746
>>928759
Alright. Writing.

You decide to work on the wheat further. Not physically, but you can still oversee it.
You tell Lucius to take a break, as you will do this for now. He nods and goes to get himself a drink and some food.
You look over all the people hitting away at the wheat stalks and those picking it up and sorting it. This feels like home. Even after all these years...
>Roll me 1d20+1 for how well you are doing. Best of three.

Rolled 7 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>928816

Rolled 13 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>928816

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>928816

You oversee the tasks, which is easy to you, since you've seen this so many times. Lord Jandant always oversaw the wheat harvest, too. Also, due to being a farmer's son, you have seen quite a few harvests, too.
Directing the people to their places comes to you easily, you find at this task. Seemingly, you are of incredible talent at ruling and organization. At least when it comes to farming tasks. Old lord d'Etoile would be proud of you.
As the night comes, you return to your quarters, the grains processed correctly and divided among the peasants, garnished with the reminder that your reserves are open in case they are needed, you return to your quarters, tired but feeling like you have learned a lot.
[Theoretical knowledge of ruling and organisation upgraded to good practical ruling and organization. You can now handle bigger provinces.]
When you finally fall into bed, you feel like you will need to sleep in tomorrow. And so you do. Halfway to lunch, you get up after a good night's sleep. Your arms are in good condition again and you feel ready to take on the world.
But in what way will you do this?
>Ask for possible political tasks.
>Talk to (who?) about (what?)
>Train in (what?)
>See how Tuttle and his healers are coming along.
>Look for Ulf and Miroslav. Maybe they have found something of worth yet.
>We should go on a hunt. Duke has the basics down, now he will need to apply them.
>We're low on food. This harvest wasn't too nice to us. Maybe we can find some alternatives.
>We should train our dancing. We're not very talented at it, so we have to give it more training time for the same results.
>The people are done in the fields and returned to their usual production sites. Visiting them might seem like a gratification, raising their morale.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>929118
>go on hunt, while weather allows it
maybe we can bring more people with us and carts, and smoke whatever we hunt
>Talk with stone boys, see what they found out
>Talk with traders about other sources of food

>>929127
this sounds like a good plan

>>929127
Supporting.

>>929127
>>929169
>>929232
Alright. Roll me 1d20+1 for your success. Sorry for the delay.

Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>929359

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

And roll number three. You succeeded anyway. And got yourself reroll number eleven.

You decide to go on a duck hunt, since Duke is still too small for larger game, although he is growing nicely. Maybe next spring, he will be ready for deer and such.
Also, you want to meet up with a few people on the way to the forest. You pack a few hunting supplies and gather some of your men, Frederic, Edouard and Guy among them. Also, some peasants accompany you with a cart. Who knows if you don't happen to stumble over some large game? Or catch tons of ducks? The cart is loaded with salt and wood, to preserve the meat.
First, you meet up with your traders.
>Good morning, Gentlemen.
you greet them. They turn to you and greet you with a bow.
>Good morning, Mylord. How can we help you?
You shrug.
>I'm not sure if you can, but I will try anyways. Tell me, do you know any reliable source of food that is not one of my fields? The harvest was... below my expectations.
They discuss for a while, then they present you with different options.
>Well, we could always carry food with us. This would cost some money, though. And we could carry less of other goods. But you might have other sources of food yourself. When we came here, we saw lots of rabbits on the road. Which might mean your forests harbour lots of game. Also, these forests are still full with berries, roots and such. It isn't very tasty, but better than starving.
You thank them for their input on this and ponder the possibilities. How do you want to improve your food reserves?
>Let's import something. It might cost a bit, but we got a few coins left in our coffers.
>Let's train a few hunters and gamekeepers, to get additional food. If we go at this with the right plan, we might have a continuous source of food without having it dwindle away.
>Let's train some gatherers. Roots, berries and such are close to inexhaustible resources. Not tasty ones, but resources.
>I know something else, I would like to propose. (Share your wisdom with a write-in)

Then, you continue your way to the forest. At one hill, you meet Ulf and Miroslav who seem to be conducting research. You didn't expect these brutish men to be able to focus on something this expertly.
>Only sandstone again, Ulf. Forget it. Not a chance.
Miroslav says as he shakes his head.
>Hello, Ulf. Hello, Miroslav.
you greet them. They turn around and make a slight bow.
>Hello, Lord Jean. We looked for stones and found some things.
Ulf tells you. You sign him to continue.
>There's sandstone everywhere. Good with limestone, pretty bad on its own. Not good for buildings. But we found something nice, too.
You nod and make a sign to continue again.
>Granite. Lots of it. But in a bad location. Your castle rests on it. A quarry might let it collapse. Which would be sad. It's a nice castle.
Well, this is bad news. The only stone you might use for free is carrying your castle or too weak to work. How do you want to deal with this?
[cont.]

>We only need the stone to make the building weatherproof. Use the sandstone to cover a basic wooden framework. It's not fancy, but might possibly work.
>Too bad. Looks like we will have to import stones. Hopefully, we can afford this...
>Can't we somehow use the granite? There must be a way for two stoneworkers as experienced as they are.
>Something else? (Make a write-in contribution. You rock, man.)

Finally, you managed to get to the forest. There is a lake in it, which is highly populated with wild ducks. If you do this right, you might get a nice amount of meat out of this. Usually, people only let loose a few arrows and see what they can get before the ducks fly away. But not this time, as you've had a sudden stroke of genius about this.
Four of your soldiers hold a big net, normally used for catching bears and such, while everyone else scares the ducks into leaving. If they flee, they might get caught up in the net and become an easy catch.
>I heard about this before, Mylord. They say the Vikings do this at their coast.
Guy says. You nod. This is what you once heard, too.
After your men got the net into position, you let loose a volley of arrows. Some of the ducks fall to them immediately, and quite a lot of them get caught up in the net as they try to flee.
>Incredible. This is food for days at least. More like weeks, actually.
Edouard recognizes. You nod again. This was what you needed.
Your peasants get some fires started and cut up the ducks into pieces which they start to smoke. This will take some time. How do you want to deal with this?
>We've got the time. Stay, talk to people (soldiers? peasants?) and possibly even learn some things.
>We've got time. Let's just take the day off.
>There are things waiting for us. Keep as many people here as needed, but return home with the rest.
>Something else? (Write in to tell us. Thanks.)

>>929507
>Let's train some gatherers. Roots, berries and such are close to inexhaustible resources. Not tasty ones, but resources.

>>929563
Yes, and we may be able to start cultivating better varieties with time. We can always harvest seeds at the right time of year.

>>929546
>We only need the stone to make the building weatherproof. Use the sandstone to cover a basic wooden framework. It's not fancy, but might possibly work.
Yeah, we're not playing with the castle's foundation.

>We've got the time. Stay, talk to people (soldiers and peasants) and possibly even learn some things.

>>929507
>Let's train some gatherers. Roots, berries and such are close to inexhaustible resources. Not tasty ones, but resources.

>We only need the stone to make the building weatherproof. Use the sandstone to cover a basic wooden framework. It's not fancy, but might possibly work.

>We've got the time. Stay, talk to people (soldiers? peasants?) and possibly even learn some things.

>>929563
>>929571
>>929572
Alright, writing.

>I think gathering sounds good. Berries and roots are pretty much always available. Thank you, Gentlemen.
you say as you leave the merchants. Gatherers sound good, but where should you start with this?
>Guy, tell me... did Master-of-Arms Guillaume teach you about things like this, too?
Guy nods.
>Yeah. Pretty much everything about surviving outdoors. He always said we should be able to get home after our platoon is crushed and we have to avoid the roads.
This is good news. Guillaume offered a very rich training to the soldiers. You hope the next one to fill his position will do so, too.
>Do you think you might be able to teach people about this?
you ask him. He shrugs.
>I guess. But only the basics. If we need people doing it for a living, we might need someone who has more experience.
You nod. For now, roots and berries will secure a good food supply. In the spring and summer, you might even get seeds or such out of them. Your lands don't cultivate nearly as many things as they could.

>Well, I think it will have to do now, guys. Get yourself a carpenter to make a wooden frameword and cover it with the sandstone. It will keep the wind out, too.
They nod, but Ulf has an objection.
>We can sure do, but we can't make it nearly as big as the market hall. Is smaller okay? It won't fit many people.
Well, this is a good question. What is your even better answer?
>It will have to do. We will need it for small gatherings mostly, don't we?
>In case of an emergency, all people will have to fit. Can you make it bigger? In any way?
>Well, a small community center not housing everyone defies its own purpose. We should rather build something that might as well be small.
>Something else? (Write in)

You decide to take the rest of the day off. Why hurry back if you won't be able to do much anyway, because it will be too late anyways? You might as well come back tomorrow. Still, you have to make use of this time.
You sit down with the soldiers and ask them for gathering tips. You might want to learn this yourself, after all. They take you to the forest and show you what to do when searching for food. You do reasonably well and at the end of the day, you feel like you learned something valuable.
[+basic plant and gathering knowledge rises to mediocre plant and gathering knowledge]
At the end of the day, you are faced with a decision. What do you want to do during the night?
>Take the first shift watching the fires. If they go out, we can't properly smoke the meat.
>Take the sencond shift. Better get some sleep first.
>There are enough people to do this. Just get a good night's sleep.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>929855
>Well, a small community center not housing everyone defies its own purpose. We should rather build something that might as well be small.

>Take the first shift watching the fires. If they go out, we can't properly smoke the meat.

>>929869
this

>>929869
>>929938
Writing.

>Well, you know... A community center is about everyone. If everyone can't fit inside, it doesn't make sense, right?
They nod, unsure what you will say next.
>So I think maybe you should build something that is still good, even when it is small.
They nod again, seeming somewhat relieved.
>What should we make, Lord Jean?
Ulf asks. You shrug. To be honest, you didn't give this much thought. But how about...
>A pigeon loft. During the winter, we can't say if the roads will be free to travel at all time. This would make sending messages in winter easier, and sending messages all year round faster.
>Stabling and living quarters for the market hall. Nothing great, just rooms where traders can stay. Especially during winter. We may have an inn soon, but still... you can never have enough space.
>A few emergency shelters. They don't have to be big if there are many of them. Some basic huts to weather a storm. Smaller than wood and straw houses and only a bit more durable, but this little bit might make a difference.
>Something else? (Write in)

The night has come and the camp is getting quiet. You sit at a fire and put in new wood every once in a time. The smoke is biting your eyes, but you endure, as you know that it will help with filling your food storages. You're sharing the fire with a man maybe ten years older than you.
>Mylord? Mind if I tell you something?
he asks. You shrug and sign him to go ahead.
>You kinda changed my view on nobility. Always thought those were a bunch of stuck-up rich guys who never did anything themselves. But here you are, doing the first shift.
You shrug again.
>Purely self-interest. If I do this one, I won't have to do the second shift. I dislike having to wake up early.
You have good laugh, although a toned down one, as you don't want to wake anybody.
>Seriously, you're pretty great. I have thought about becoming a soldier of yours. But right now, there doesn't seem to be anyone recruiting. Only training those who are already there.
Well, he made a good point. What is your answer?
>Write in. I like when you get creative.

>>930019
>A pigeon loft. During the winter, we can't say if the roads will be free to travel at all time. This would make sending messages in winter easier, and sending messages all year round faster.
>>930019
"Perhaps I should do something about that. But, you shouldn't judge the nobility so harshly, many work very hard to keep their realms and expand them. Though some might not care about their people, I truly believe most care for their welfare, much like Lord Labendai cared for ours."

>>930019
>A pigeon loft. During the winter, we can't say if the roads will be free to travel at all time. This would make sending messages in winter easier, and sending messages all year round faster.
>>930019
"While I would be more than glad to have you on as a member of the guard, we aren't exactly in a situation that screams for the necessity of a man who can only fight. Do you have other skills? Can you train others?"

>How about you build a pigeon loft? During winter, couriers might be in trouble getting through. Pigeons don't.
you tell the two. Ulf and Miroslav nod.
>Sure. We get started as soon as we can.
You thank them and finally continue to the hunting grounds.

>Well, you are right. I should do something about that situation. I would need someone who could train the new recruit well, first. I can't just let anyone stumble into this kind of service, ill prepared. I want to make sure everyone has a decent chance to return home alive.
He looks at you with surprise and some kind of admiration. Seems like he likes what he's hearing.
>Yeah, some lords might not care too much about their people, but I know a few already and most of them are working very hard for their realm and the people in it. Still, I can understand why I am so easy to relate to. I was born a farm boy, after all.
He nods.
>I think you're right. I can really understand why the late Lord de Labendai chose you as a heir. You're pretty great. Kind of like him. By the way, my name is Gustave.
You chat for some more time, then your shift is over and you head to your sleeping places.
The next morning, your people start to load the supplies on the cart, as the meat is done now. There doesn't seem to be much left to do.
What do you want to do?
>Help with packing up the camp. I want to get home quick.
>Let's go on another hunt. We've only got ducks so far. How about something fresh for tonight?
>Inspect the woods with your newly gained gathering knowledge. Some berries or something would be great, right?
>Something else? (Write in)

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Well guys, that's it for tonight. I'll be back in ten to twelve hours. Until then have a good night and thank you all for playing.

>>930300
>Inspect the woods with your newly gained gathering knowledge. Some berries or something would be great, right?

>>930300
>>Inspect the woods with your newly gained gathering knowledge. Some berries or something would be great, right?
We are going to have to rely on the land to supliment our shitty harvest.

>>930320
>>930881
Hey guys, I'm back. Roll me 1d20+1 for your degree of success. Best of three.

Rolled 4 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>932084

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>932084
>inspect the woods with your newly gained gathering knowledge. Some berries or something would be great, right?

Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>932084
And a third roll so we can get going.

You decide to go to the forest while you have the time. Some more food can never hurt.
Like it seems, you have learned well from your men. You find a whole grove of blackberry bushes. The baskets you brought are full in no time, so you bring them back and return with more baskets and people.
The cart was already well filled with the ducks, but now it is filled to the brim with baskets and baskets of smoked meat and berries that will be a great addition to your reserves once preserved right. Quite a few baskets have to be carried, as there is no room on the cart left. Nobody expected this trip to be this fruitful.
You are welcomed back to the castle with loud cheers. It is around noon now.
>Well done, Mylord. This will greatly bolster our reserves.
Maurice tells you. Lucius just nods impressedly.
Well, gathering doesn't seem to be this difficult, doesn't it? You order Guy to assemble a small teaching force and to educate as many people as they find willing to learn in the ways of gathering food from the wild.
Now, you find yourself questioning what you want to do for the rest of the day.
What do you want to do?
>Ask for possible political tasks.
>Talk to (who?) about (what?)
>Train in (what?)
>We're officially a knight now, but this doesn't mean we should slack off. Let's get some martial routine.
>See how Tuttle and his healers are coming along. A good medical care is important, especially since we're still low on people.
>How about we go to the kitchen and help with preserving the berries? There are lots of them, so every hand should be welcome.
>Look for Ulf and Miroslav. You are interested in how they are doing.
>The food reserves are bigger than yesterday, but more can't hurt, right? Let's get something.
>We should train our dancing. We're not very talented at it, so we have to give it more training time for the same results.
>The people are done in the fields and returned to their usual production sites. Visiting them might seem like a gratification, raising their morale.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>932146
>We should train our dancing. We're not very talented at it, so we have to give it more training time for the same results.
then
>Ask for possible political tasks.

>>932187
Alright. Roll me 1d20 for it. Best of three.
Also specify the sort of dance you want to learn.
>Proper. You have the basics down and could go for master/refinement now. This is mostly used for official stuff.
>Romantic. Classic wedding and courting dances, everything a woman loves. You've started with the basics, but didn't get very far yet.
>Any new trends from the big cities? Gotta keep up with the trends.
>Something else?

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>932217
>Romantic. Classic wedding and courting dances, everything a woman loves. You've started with the basics, but didn't get very far yet.
Was the Tango invented yet? We should learn that, it's like the most intimate dance in the world

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>932219
>>932217
I just googled it, it's a mix of latin and nigger dance invented in south america. Well, whatever, maybe a greek/roman dance??

Rolled 5 (1d20)

And a third roll so we don't get too caught up in a voting period.

>Missa? Are you there?
you ask your dance teacher and spymaster as you knock on her door.
Missa opens with her usual cheeky smile.
>Of course, sweetheart. Come in! How can aunt Missa help her little boy today?
You're starting to get used to her behaviour. Some weeks ago, you would have blushed immediately.
>Since I got the proper dances down, or at least so far down as it is expected from a simple small noble like me, I think I should try to get involved with something more... romantic. Who knows if I did so good with my bethrothed that her father insists on holding the wedding immediately?
Both of you have a good laugh and you feel confident that you just found the way to handle Missa. Sassing back seems easy enough.
>Alright. Just give me your hands. You've got the feet down, now you will have to learn what the rest of the body does. Especially with a beautiful woman at your hands.
During the next few hours, you learn how to move the rest of your body. You do reasonably well, but actually leading is out of the picture still.
>That was... reasonable, honey. But we can still do way better.
Missa tells you. You nod.
>Maybe I am already perfect, but pretending not to be, because I love being around beautiful women?
you answer. Is that... the faintest blush on her face? Looks like you won this round. Still, she's leading by multiple scores.
>Awww, how sweet my little darling is. Thank you.
You say your goodbyes and leave for your stewards' offices.
>Good evening Maurice. Lucius.
they look up from their books and parchment and return the greeting.
>Tell me, is there anything going on that might require my immediate attention?
They flip some pages in what seem to be agendas and calendars, then they shrug.
>Nothing too important. We can handle the daily business fairly well. You can always do it yourself, though. Just tell us. Or you do something more special, like peasant court or something.
They tell you a few more options and you decide to....
>Hold peasant court. They did well during the harvest and we should tell them so.
>Ulf and Miroslav are building a pidgeon loft. Still, it is empty and even if we had pigeons, how should they know what to do? Let's find a solution to this.
>Help them with the daily business. It's nothing special, but it's always better to have a routine at it.
>Search for a solution to our peasant shortness. We need as many people as we can get.
>Go to the market. Some new traders arrived and we might want to check their good.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>932282
>Search for a solution to our peasant shortness. We need as many people as we can get.

>>932282
>Hold peasant court. They did well during the harvest and we should tell them so.

>Well, I think one of our biggest problems is the shortage of people. Some came back, sure. But many more left and didn't return. At least not yet. There aren't enough people to work all the fields we have. Also, all the other trades could use more people, too. What do you think we can do about this?
Lucius shrugs.
>Not too much. People are different, mostly. There's rarely an approach working for everyone.
You nod.
>I understand. We can't do much, right?
Maurice shakes his head.
>We can do lots of things. Just nothing that is guaranteed to succeed. But we have a few options.
The two spend some time carefully explaining your possible options. You listen and then decide to...
>Rely on the traders for this. Our people left without much to them, leaving their houses and such behind. They might be pretty short on money because of this. If the traders lowered their prices a bit, which would be easy due to the lowered taxes and other payments you offer, it might attract them back home.
>Ask the people if they know any names and whereabouts. We could send messengers trying to persuade them into coming back.
>Do something extraordinary, that will draw attention to us. This might show them that everything is well again, back home. Still, what could we do that works? (Write in the special feat you would like to attempt)
>This all sounds like it won't really cut it. We should try something else completely. (What? Write in.)

Lucius gets up from his chair and looks out of the window.
>We could start right away, if you want. But if you want to hear my position on it, I wouldn't do so. The harvest is over already.
You nod and tell him...
>To start right away. We need those people as soon as possible. We will find a way to feed them.
>To wait a while. If we begin in late winter, they might arrive in time for the spring seed to be brought out. They might still need food from the reserves for some time, but it would be less of it.
>Wait until our province is stable. We can deal with fewer people somehow.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>932406
>Rely on the traders for this. Our people left without much to them, leaving their houses and such behind. They might be pretty short on money because of this. If the traders lowered their prices a bit, which would be easy due to the lowered taxes and other payments you offer, it might attract them back home.
People always respond to money

>To wait a while. If we begin in late winter, they might arrive in time for the spring seed to be brought out. They might still need food from the reserves for some time, but it would be less of it.

>>932406
>Rely on the traders for this. Our people left without much to them, leaving their houses and such behind. They might be pretty short on money because of this. If the traders lowered their prices a bit, which would be easy due to the lowered taxes and other payments you offer, it might attract them back home.

>To wait a while. If we begin in late winter, they might arrive in time for the spring seed to be brought out. They might still need food from the reserves for some time, but it would be less of it.

>>932412
>>932426
Alright. Roll me 4d20+1 for your decision. Best of three this time. Also, you've got 12 leftover rerolls. Just in case.

Rolled 4, 13, 2, 18 + 1 = 38 (4d20 + 1)

>>932441

Rolled 5, 4, 19, 14 + 1 = 43 (4d20 + 1)

>>932441

Rolled 7, 13, 10, 14 + 1 = 45 (4d20 + 1)

>>932441

>>932443
>>932447
>>932468
To further explain what you just rolled:
The first roll of the four is for the traders to accept lower prices. Which you failed so far.
The second is for the people hearing about the lower prices and their willingness to travel for them. Which you would have passed, but with roll 1 failed, it doesn't work anymore.
The third is for the amount of people. Which you succeeded critically, boosting your rerolls to thirteen of them. But without the first roll...
The fourth one is for the ability to feed them. Which you suceeded pretty good at, meaning you could feed even the maximum amount. But without number one...

You've got thirteen free rerolls. Do you want to use one of them? Because you would possibly have to, if you want to succeed. The format is up to you, because I am in a good mood. A single d20+1 for only the first value or 4d20+1 for an additional chance to be better at the other rolls, too...
Do you want to reroll? If so, call it and do so.

Rolled 3, 14, 10, 8 + 1 = 36 (4d20 + 1)

>>932520
Okay, I will take the bait. We have so many rerolls it's not even a big deal desu

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>932520
Reroll for the first.

>>932527
>>932520
I am willing to roll again if this doesn't take the cake

>>932532
It worked. Jean is a pretty convincing guy. With two free rerolls used, you're back at eleven now. But for a pretty good result.

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>>932537
Victory screech, WOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

>I will meet with the traders personally. In late winter or early spring, though. No need to hurry.
you say. Lucius nods.
>Good decision. This way, we don't run at risk to deplete our reserves completely and early.
You nod.
>What is your prediction for an average of ten to fifteen percent drop in the prices?
you ask. Maurice and Lucius ponder the question for a while.
>This is a big thing for the people. Normally taxes only stay or rise otherwhere. Pretty much everyone who has lived here, and most likely quite a few more.
Lucius shrugs.
>Not everyone will move this far. Some people won't be able to, some will be content with living where they are now... Still, it will be an impressive amount. If I estimate this right, Saint Michel, Trois-Tours and Durnholm together will double in population, if not even a bit more. This would bring us back to the original amount of people before Lord Jandant's death. Maybe a few less, maybe a few more. Nontheless, we will be back to our old glory, if you want to take it like this. Not the same one we had with five more provinces, but maybe we'll be able to buy one back in a few years.
This sounds promising. You hope that it will turn out just as promising as it sounds now.
>Those are a lot of people. How will we feed them?
you ask.
>The forests are full of game, foraging goods and such. They will feed us until the harvest. Also, we we still have some last reserves left. It will work out. Even if we will have to schedule a few more hunts. But I doubt that would be your biggest problem.
You laugh because he is right. Hunting is great enjoyment to you. Also, you tend to be pretty successful at it.
You thank them and then take the way to your quarters. It is pretty later, after all. You admire their determination to work until this late, actually.
The morning comes and while you are sitting over some freshly baked bread and some fruit, Duncan comes to you.
>Mylord, you have visitors. Your parents. What should I do about this?

Good question. What do you want to do?
>Ask them to join me for breakfast. Nothing like some food for the right start into the day.
>Ask them to have some patience. Dad always said you should have your priorities straight. And some peace and quiet during breakfast sounds like a good priority.
>Show them to a visitor's quarter. We have important things to do during the morning. (What?)
>Something else? (Write in)

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>>932566
>Ask them to join me for breakfast. Nothing like some food for the right start into the day.
Not much to do, see no reason why not.

By the way, QM, you probably know yourself well, but you run almost everyday and I'm a bit concerned you might burn out. You may think, nah, I know my schedule and this is okay, and you may be right, but I've seen plenty of QM's who say that then burn out and take a week or even a month or more of time off cuz they got tired and then lost motivation.

>>932566
>Ask them to join me for breakfast. Nothing like some food for the right start into the day.

>>932566
> Ask them to join me...
Might be nice to break bread with the family.

>>932571
Thanks for telling me. I sometimes have trouble telling when something gets too much for me. I will try to recognize when I should be reaching my limits.
Also, I'll start writing. The next update might take a while though. Food just got ready.

>Just ask them in. Nothing like eating together as a family.
you tell him. Duncan nods and only a few moments later, a massive pile of... pretty much everything comes walking through the door, only to collapse onto a chair and to start dissolving into various pieces of furniture, sacks, boxes and lots of different stuff.
>Hey, sonny. I'll be there right away. I just need to unpack.
a familiar voice says out of the pile.
Then, your mother appears from behind it.
>Good morning, Jean. Ignore your dad. He happens to think that 'true men don't need multiple trips', as he put it.
She tells you. Your father's voice calls out from the chaos again.
>And I was right, wasn't I?
Your mother shakes her head.
>I should have carried my rolling pin myself. May the Lord above have mercy with him when I find it.
You laugh. Nice to see that some things just don't change.
>Nice to see you followed my wish and are moving in with me.
you tell them and make a sign for them to sit down and eat with you. Your mother follows it, while your father still is too distracted.
>Just for the winter! The damn roof is leaking too much for it.
he calls out. You smile and make a mental notice to have it repaired in the spring.
After you all are done with breakfast, you get up from your chair and go towards your parents.
>Now, just follow me. We've got rooms prepared for you.
Which is actually true, if you leave aside the fact that you did so weeks ago. You really expected them to come sooner. Hopefully it isn't too dusty, it was quite a bit of work to arrange everything in the...
>Visitors' quarters. Nice rooms, although somewhat impersonal. But you know your mother. She will have it decorated in no time.
>Guards' quarters. There was an unoccupied room and you decided that this might be the best choice. It's right at the gates, in case your father wants to inspect his farm and fields.
>Servants' quarters. Usually a sleeping and living room for around six to eight servants, they will be guaranteed to have enough space. Although it's not the nicest room of them all.
>Officers' quarters. The rooms for the Master-at-Arms are unoccupied and you decided to give them something nice. They're your parents, after all.
>Lord's quarters. Sometimes, this rooms feels too big for yourself and so you settled for something smaller. They can have it. It's the best I can offer.
>Somewhere else? (Write in)

>>932669
>Visitors' quarters. Nice rooms, although somewhat impersonal. But you know your mother. She will have it decorated in no time.

>>932669
> Guard's quarters

>>932669
>Guards' quarters. There was an unoccupied room and you decided that this might be the best choice. It's right at the gates, in case your father wants to inspect his farm and fields.

>>932669
>>Visitors' quarters. Nice rooms, although somewhat impersonal. But you know your mother. She will have it decorated in no time.

You decided to accommodate them in the guards' quarters. Those are located close to the gate, making your father's way to the fields shorter.
>And here we are. I know it's not the nicest room I may have, but I thought Dad might want something closer to the fields.
you tell them. Your mother nods and the huge pile of things shakes dangerously. You guess this is your father nodding, too.
>Sounds good, Jean. I think your father will need the shortest way to the fields he can get. At least for the next days.
The pile shakes again.
>Don't listen to her. A real man can do this. Without any trouble.
He then collapses onto a chair and begins to disassemble the pile into various things.
>Take your time making it as comfortable as you want. If you need something else, just tell me.
Your mother thanks you as she starts to decorate the room. Your father is too busy with some parts of their bed that decided to shift into a wrong direction to answer.
Now, it is halfway to noon and you didn't get too much done. This is a thing that has to change. What do you want to do?
>Ask for possible political tasks.
>Talk to (who?) about (what?)
>Train in (what?)
>We're officially a knight now, but this doesn't mean we should slack off. Let's get some martial routine.
>How are Guy and the gatherers doing? Those are supposed to be our life insurance this winter, so this training has to be top-notch.
>See how Tuttle and his healers are coming along. A good medical care is important, especially since we're still low on people.
>How about we go to the kitchen and help with preserving the berries? There still are lots of them, so every hand should be welcome.
>Look for Ulf and Miroslav. You are interested in how they are doing.
>The food reserves are bigger than yesterday, but more can't hurt, right? Let's get something.
>We should train our dancing. We're not very talented at it, so we have to give it more training time for the same results.
>The people are done in the fields and returned to their usual production sites. Visiting them might seem like a gratification, raising their morale.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>932923
>We should train our dancing. We're not very talented at it, so we have to give it more training time for the same results.
Get warmed up, then
>We're officially a knight now, but this doesn't mean we should slack off. Let's get some martial routine.

>>932923
>See how Tuttle and his healers are coming along. A good medical care is important, especially since we're still low on people.

>>932923
>We're officially a knight now, but this doesn't mean we should slack off. Let's get some martial routine.

>>932952
>>932961
>>933047
Alright. I'll see if I can combine these. Roll me 3d20 for your possible gains. Best of three again.

Rolled 4, 16, 2 = 22 (3d20)

>>933126

Rolled 1, 17, 20 = 38 (3d20)

>>933126

Rolled 10, 2, 12 = 24 (3d20)

>>933126

You decide to get warmed up a little for the martial training you're about to perform. Why not do this while learning something?
>Missa? I would like to continue where we ended yesterday.
Missa nods.
>Of course, sweetheart. The point at which we ended yesterday was the one where you called me beautiful, right? I sure could go for some more of this. Maybe we'll even dance afterwards.
It takes you some serious complimenting to get her in a dancing mood. Afterwards, you still get some things done, though. You dance with her for the first time that you are actively leading, and even though a slip-up or two happen, you feel somewhat more adept at this.
>Wonderful, my sweet prince. We will work on this another day, after which you might be actually wonderful at this. I am just so proud of you.
You thank her and leave towards the training grounds. Today, was a win for her. For some reason, you didn't feel all that sassy today. But it actually was fun to compliment her like that.
[+romantic dancing is almost finished. Only a lesson or two and you've got the basics down and can work on developing an unique own style or a mastery.]
On the training grounds, you decide to keep up a versatile training routine. You're at least decent at everything and you would like if it stayed that way.
Some work with a mace, axe and bow later, you feel like they are finally up to par with your use of a lance and morning star. Sure, the sword is your strongest weapon, but having a signature weapon was a trait that made many legendary knights famous, right? Still, you really have to renovate the training grounds. Most of the training puppets have taken some serious damage. Now and back at your ceremony. The archery targets are also not doing very well.
[+mace, axe and bow knowledge improved. You can now use most of them without much trouble. Still, you might want to watch their size and weight. You're on the short and light side, after all.]
Before going home, you stumble over Tuttle and some villagers. They seem to be conducting first visits to get practical experience in medicine and such. You decide that joining them might be a good idea.
You don't learn much new from this, as you already possess above average medical knowledge. Still, educating these villagers comes naturally to you and Tuttle seems thankful for the help. Also, doing all of this medical stuff again, you feel like you are developing some sort of routine at it.
[+Medical application. You can now do most basic tasks routinely. More difficult ones will still need you to put in more effort, though. +Teaching. You seem to be as good at teaching as you are at learning. This is a great skill to have, should you every have someone you wish to educate.]
The night comes and you return to the castle. Most people have gone to bed already, but your Dad is still up.
>Excuse me, soldier? Do you have some updog in this castle?
he asks Edouard. Edouard shrugs.
>What is updog?
he asks.
[cont.]

>Not much, yourself?
your dad replies before he burst out laughing. It takes Edouard a second before he gets the joke and manages a pained grin.
Typical dad. You smile and go to your quarters. It's late, after all.
The morning comes a bit too quickly again. You did a lot of things yesterday and are still a bit tired. But this won't stop Jean de Labendai from doing what he must do! Which is... what is it actually?
>Ask for possible political tasks.
>Talk to (who?) about (what?)
>Train in (what?)
>We're officially a knight now, but this doesn't mean we should slack off. Let's get some martial routine.
>How are Guy and the gatherers doing? Those are supposed to be our life insurance this winter, so this training has to be top-notch.
>Look for Ulf and Miroslav. You are interested in how they are doing.
>The food reserves are bigger than yesterday, but more can't hurt, right? Let's get something.
>We should train our dancing. Finally, we're getting somewhere in both the proper and the romantic dances. We could even become good at this.
>Visit a production site. It will be good for morale, which will be good for production output.
>Something else? (Write in)


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Well, guys... That's it for tonight. I've got work tomorrow, so I will be back in around... fifteen hours. Until then have a good night and thank you for playing.

>>933385
>How are Guy and the gatherers doing? Those are supposed to be our life insurance this winter, so this training has to be top-notch.
then
>Visit a production site. It will be good for morale, which will be good for production output.
>Talk to (who?) about (what?)
Get Annabelle to come with us to both

>>933385
>Visit a production site. It will be good for morale, which will be good for production output.
Good night.

>>933385
>>Look for Ulf and Miroslav. You are interested in how they are doing.

>>933396
This. More time with the waifu, she can offer her keen insight, and we get to show both of our faces around.

>>933396
>>933401
>>935006
>>933483
Alright, guys. I'm back. Writing.

You decide to look for Ulf and Miroslav first. Who knows how they have been doing?
After asking around for a while, you find them on the way to the castle, pushing two wheelbarrows.
>We're bringing the last few stones. Then, we start.
Looks like they have been pretty busy. You smile and nod.
>Nice to see you are doing your best.
They shrug.
>That's not even our best. We don't have enough beer for our best.
Ulf tells you. You can't help but laugh.
>Don't worry, guys. I have already arranged for a pub to open soon.
This seems to be the best thing you could have told them. They thank you and get back to their work with even greater motivation.
Now, you want to know how Guy and the gatherers are doing. You meet them just around the castle.
>Hello Mylord. We are on our first field trip at the moment. They know the theory of it so far, now they have to find the first blackberries and mangels in reality.
Guy greets you. You return the greeting and look at the people, mostly farmers who are out of work now that the harvest is done, gathering various plants and fruits, bringing them to Guy, who tells them what they have found.
You take some time to tell them some of the things you know and show them a bush full of ripe blackberries.
They seem to be doing well, as far as you can tell. This is good news.
>Hey, Annabelle... Are you there?
you ask, as you are knocking at her quarters' door. Maria opens and invites you in with a formally perfect curtsy.
>Wonderful to see you, Mylord. Do you want a cup of peppermint tea? I just made some.
Peppermint tea seems to be Annabelle's favourite, as there always seems to be some of it ready, whenever you visit.
You nod and sit down on a chair with the warm cup.
>Hello Jean, great to see you. What are you up to today?
Annabelle asks you.
>I though about visiting one of my production sites. It's always good for the people's motivation if they know their lord cares about them. Would you like to accompany me?
Annabelle nods.
>Right. We can start right after this cup of tea. Where do you want to go, actually?
She's asking the right questions. Where do you want to visit?
>The carpenters. Since our harvest was meager, our woodworks will be our most important good at the market.
>The woodcutters. They are the backbone of our wood industry.
>The charburners. Their coal is the most important good we sell to the neighbouring lands, especially the de Pierre lands.
>The farmers. We should show them we don't forget about them after the harvest.
>The soldiers outside from this castle. They are the ones who bring the stability that we need for the other trades to flourish.
>One or more of the smaller branches of our industry? (Specify and I tell you if you got them)

>>935931
>The charburners. Their coal is the most important good we sell to the neighbouring lands, especially the de Pierre lands.

Any other votes? If so, you've got five more minutes. After that, I'm writing.

>How about visiting the charburners? They produce one of our most important trading product. Especially, when it comes to the neighbouring provinces.
Ariadne nods and agrees with your view. You finish your cup of tea and go out to the court to get your horses.
Damien is cleaning the stables. He greets you eagerly. It seems like he is in a far better mood than he was a few days before.
>Hello, Mylord. I just got done with brushing your horse. And yours too, Lady Annabelle.
You give him a smile and ask about his training.
>I am back at it, and Sir Duncan even says I am doing good. Maybe you want to come and see for yourself some evening.
You tell him that you might do that once you got some time and get your horses out.
During the ride, Annabelle asks you about the people you are about to visit.
>Well, Lord Jandant and I visited them once. They are pretty hermitic and don't talk much. Still, I think they will appreciate some company. Especially new one.
You draw close to the camp, when a man steps in your way. He looks barely human and more like a bear, due to his impressive height and the furs he is wearing.
>Who's this? Visitors don't come here often, so this is suspicious.

How do you want to introduce yourself?
>Fancy. We're big with words, why shouldn't we make use of it?
>Proper. We're a lord and should make this clear.
>Simple. Don't lose too many words. They might not be needed anyway.
>Another way? (Write in)

>>936076
>Proper. We're a lord and should make this clear.

>>936076
>Proper. We're a lord and should make this clear.

>>936084
>>936092
Alright. Roll me 1d20 for your success. Best of three.

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>936122

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>936122

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>936122

>My name is Jean de Labendai, heir to Lord Jandant de Labendai and ruler of these lands. I wish to inspect this working colony.
The man's eyes go wide as he recognizes the crest on your clothes and he bows down.
>Sorry for being disrespectful, Mylord. I will immediately arrange everything for you.
He hurries into a nearby hut and comes out with some more men, which proceed to run towards other huts, returning with even more people.
>Welcome to our camp, Mylord. How can we help you?
he asks.
>I am here because a good lord always has to know his lands to his best. Also, I am interested in your work.
The man makes a gesture to follow him. You and Annabelle get off your horses and leave them with Marine and Frederic, who you took with you.
>We're doing good so far. There even came some new people we train. Next year, there will be even more charcoal than this year.
You ask him if they lost any of their men following Lord Jandant's death.
>No. Why leave? You've got the biggest forests. Anyone taking over would just let us do our thing, since we make coal to use and sell. We're good here.
That sounds good. Still, maybe you can make their life a bit easier? You ask him if they need anything.
>Not really. We got food, we got water, we've got work and money... Maybe a beer every now and then would be nice. Getting tired of water sometimes. For work, there's not much you can do. We're using the best techniques and materials already.
You tell him that this year's harvest wasn't very good, but you will keep it in mind if anything comes up.
>Figured. The rain came at a bad moment.
He then shows you around the camp some more. Around a dozen of kilns are lit, sure to produce a good amount of coal in the near future. Everything seems good so far.
>I am impressed by the work you do. Keep it up like this and I will make you swim in ale the day the harvest allows it.
He laughs and gives you a slight nudge to the shoulder. Well, a light nudge for him. You stumble to the side a good four feet.
>Sounds good, but I would rather drink it. Doubt it'll be better if I swam in it first. Name's Wulfgar, by the way.
What's your answer to this?
>Nice to meet you, Wulfgar.
>That's an unusual name you've got there, Wulfgar.
>Well, better swim in beer before drinking than after, right?
>What do you expect to produce in coal this year?
>Something else? (Write in)
>A combination?

>>936255
>Nice to meet you, Wulfgar.

Only one vote? This quest seems sluggish lately.
Does anyone mind telling me what I might do better?
Also, writing.

>It's nice to meet you, Wulfgar. My name is Jean de Labendai, as I might have told already.
He laughs.
>Told? Proclaimed with personified grace! You're good at this, man!
He then turns towards a kiln, checks it for a while, nods approvingly and turns back.
>Looks like this one is ready soon. Do you want to watch us break it up to harvest the coal?
What do you want to answer?
>Sure. Never hurts to know how this stuff works.
>Could I possibly help somehow? This seems interesting.
>I would like to, but it has gotten late. I have to be back home for dinner.
>Not really, thanks.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>936391
>Could I possibly help somehow? This seems interesting.
You're doing great, QM. qst is just full of homosexuals

>>936391
>Could I possibly help somehow? This seems interesting.

I've been wrapped up in a dozen other quests, as well as finals. I'm sure other anons are flocking around Evil Sorceress Quest.

>>936423
Is it good? It just looks like bait, desu

Could I help somehow?

Im at work while you run normally, mobile hates captcha, and my breaks are inconsistent at best. Awesome quest so far!

>>936426
It's pretty good. It suffers from a /d/isease though. A few anons want the MC to grow a dick, but aside from that the quest is doing fine.

>>936407
>>936423
>>936437
Thanks guys. By the way, do you mind rolling me 1d20 for your success in learning? Best of three, you know?

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>936497

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>936497

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>Actually, is there a way I can possibly help you? This seems pretty interesting.
Wulfgar nods.
>Sure. Just do what I tell you. Might be a nice change of pace for once.
You laugh and help him and the others out for a while. You learn about the various things needed for a kiln like this and how to use them. When the coal is done, you feel like you could possibly try to construct a thing like this on your own. A smaller one, as you're not sure about the statics, but it might be good for a piece of charcoal or two. Just in case.
>And always remember, it still needs air. Not much, but without any of it, a fire is difficult.
Wulfgar closes his explanations with. Then, he looks at the horizon and your small cadre.
>It's pretty late already. If you went home now, you would arrive in the middle of the night. May we offer you to stay here for the night?

That's a pretty neat offer, considering the circumstances. What do you want to say?
>Sure. Can I somehow help out around here to make up for it?
>Sure, thank you. That's very generous of you.
>There's a place we can sleep, halfway to the castle. I prepared for this in advance. But thank you.
>No, thanks. I want to be home as fast as possible. Thank you for this informative afternoon, though.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>936590
>Sure, thank you. That's very generous of you.

>>936590
>Sure, thank you. That's very generous of you.
I'll send you some beer as thanks.

>>936597
This.

>>936597
>>936590
I'm okay with this

>>936596
>>936597
>>936614
>>936618
Alright. Writing.

>That's very generous of you. We gladly accept.
you tell Wulfgar. He nods and turns around to two other men.
>You heard your lord. Go and prepare their quarters for the night.
Then, he turns back to you.
>It's pretty simple to what you're used to, I think. Still, the best we have.
You nod and thank him.
You take some time to look around the camp and find more than just charcoal and people making it. What do you want to do until the night comes?
>There is someone cooking a soup at a fire. Get over there and get dinner. You're pretty hungry.
>There are some men going hunting. These charburners don't grow any food themselves, but instead live of hunting and foraging. You could possibly learn a thing or two.
>There are some foragers, going out for food. You think you could learn more about gathering from them.
>We should talk to someone (who?)
>These men don't use their axes for gathering wood only. They train in using them to repel any incoming threats, too. Right at the moment, you see them training in a fighting style you've never seen before. Maybe you can learn something about it.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>936692
>There are some men going hunting. These charburners don't grow any food themselves, but instead live of hunting and foraging. You could possibly learn a thing or two.

>>936692
>There are some men going hunting. These charburners don't grow any food themselves, but instead live of hunting and foraging. You could possibly learn a thing or two.
If they're norse, Norse wrestling is considered one of the most deadliest martial arts in the world

>>936692
>There are some men going hunting. These charburners don't grow any food themselves, but instead live of hunting and foraging. You could possibly learn a thing or two.

>>936718
>>936720
>>937098
Alright, guys. Writing tomorrow morning. I'm just way to tired now.
After that, I will be back on thursday around the ssame time as today. Tomorrow just is pretty busy.
Good night and thanks for playing, guys.

Rolled 12, 17, 14 + 2 = 45 (3d20 + 2)

Hey guys, I'm back with the first (and probably last post for today. Still, only 28 more hours and we'll be back for a full day. Stay tuned!

>Hey, do you guys mind taking me with you? I think I could learn a lot about hunting from you.
They discuss for a while, then they ask about your prior experience. You tell them about the duck, pheasant and mulitple boar hunts you did so far, leaving out the stag for your dignity's sake.
After some more dicussion, they wave you to follow.
Some time in the forest later, they show you the snares they placed in some distance to the camp.
>Easiest thing. Rabbit gets caught and you only have to collect.
You have to admit that this seems pretty easy. You memorize the way they prepare and place the snare, feeling like you might be able to reproduce this yourself.
[+hunting technique: Trap building (basic)]
Then, you follow them further to a clearing, where a large boar is digging for roots.
One of the men takes a small axe from his belt and throws it at the boar's head. It hits dead on and the boar collapses.
>Doesn't go as long as arrows, but hurts more, mostly the bigger ones. Want to try throwing one?
You accept his offer and take one of his hand axes, throwing it across the clearing, so it gets stuck in the tree.
>Not bad. Want to try some more? Might have been luck.
You accept and throw the axe across the clearing again, hitting the tree the second time.
After the third throw is stuck in the tree, the man turns to you, actually impressed.
>Well done. Where did you learn?
You tell him that you have some basic axe and bow wielding skills and got the rest from watching him. He's even more impressed now.
>You're good. You could be a man of the north, actually.
He's saying this with some weird nuance in his voice, that you can't really identify.
[+fighting knowledge: Throwing axes. Adept level.]
Finally, you come across another clearing, where another boar is sitting.
>Gotta need this to fill our reserves for the winter, you know. Watch me.
the man with the hand axes says. Still, there's something... weird to his voice.
Even though he is a big and heavy man, he moves through the trees without a sound. The boar is too occupied with the mushrooms it's eating to give much attention to the environment, though.
The man moves against the direction of the wind, so the boar doesn't really notice him.
With a mighty swing of the big axe he was carrying on his back, he cleaved the boar's head right off.
>If I can't see you, it won't fight you. Easy as that.
the man explains, as he puts the boar on his shoulders.
You nod and make a mental notice of this.
[+hunting skill: stealth]
Upon returning to the camp, you are met with cheers, upon seeing the various rabbits and two massive boars you brought back.
You sit down around a campfire for a bowl of stew made from rabbit and wild carrots. This is pretty tasty and you enjoy it thoroughly.
Afterwards, your company moves to their beds in the largest shelter. It's actually Wulfgar's cabin, which he offered to you.
Annabelle and Marine go to the back room and lie down in the massive bed.
[cont.]

You and Frederic take up quarter in the entry hall, on a few sacks of straw.
More routinely than seriously, Frederic asks you
>Should we take watches?
What do you want to answer?
>Those are our lands and our people. We have nothing to fear.
>Those people are capable of impressive things. We should be wary, just in case.
>Something is... off here. I will investigate a bit.
>Something else? (Write in)

Something else
Sure, why not. I may just be a little paranoid, but setting a watch isnt the worst idea.

>>939298
>Set up a watch

>>939298
>Set up a watch
Only the best for our waifu.

>>939444
>>939474
>>939478
Hey guys, I'm back. Little word of warning, though. I am pretty sick, so I might just die of dehydration during this. So it would be nice if you reminded me to drink every once in a while.

And it would be pretty nice if you would roll me 1d20+1. Best of three. Thanks.

Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>942200

Rolled 5, 12 + 1 = 18 (2d20 + 1)

>>942200
And two more rolls, so we can continue.
Also, you are at fourteen free rerolls now.

>Call me paranoid, but something is... off here. Maybe a watch isn't the worst idea.
you tell Frederic, who nods and offers to take the second shift, well knowing that you like the first one better. You gladly accept and take up guard next to the only window.
There's a chair you can sit on, plus you see the whole room, both doors and can take an occasional look out of the window.
The first two hours, nothing happens. But then, a look out of the window reveals something weird.
The man you went hunting with is coming to your hut. No, not really. He seems to be going somewhere else. And what is that? He seems to be carrying one of the boars you have slain. But isn't the storage another direction?
What do you want to do?
>Tell Frederic to keep up his guard, you will go and investigate on this. You're more stealthy than he is. And this man knows much about stealth, so you will have to be pretty lucky.
>Ask Frederic to go and see what he can find out. This might be dangerous, and we should avoid danger, being a lord and all.
>Maybe there's just another storage room over there. Why should we care?
>This is... odd, but we should keep out of it. Maybe it's none of our business anyways.
>Something else? (Write in)

>>942220
>Ask Frederic to go and see what he can find out. This might be dangerous, and we should avoid danger, being a lord and all.

>>942231
No other votes? Okay, then this one is it. Roll me 2d20-2 for the operation's success. Best of three.

Rolled 6, 1 - 2 = 5 (2d20 - 2)

>>942255

Rolled 12, 14 - 2 = 24 (2d20 - 2)

A second roll, so this can continue sometimes...

Rolled 9, 16 = 25 (2d20)

>>942255

>Frederic. Frederic, wake up.
you say, as you lightly shake the soldier to wake him. He's on his feet quickly.
>What is it, Mylord? Are we attacked?
he asks cautiously. You shake your head.
>No. At least not yet. Still, there was something odd I just saw. Can you go and investigate?
He nods.
>Sure. What should I look at?
You tell him about the man and the boar and he gets out of the house, quickly, but without a sound.
Then, he is gone. Some time after, he returns. Not alone, sadly. Wulfgar is carrying him at the collar.
>You left a soldier outside. Not meaning any bad, but I get nervous when people are sneaking around during the night.
Well, this surely didn't go as planned. Still, there are two possibilities now. Either he knows about this or he doesn't. Anyway, if you can get him to speak, it will surely be interesting for at least one of you.
What do you want to say?
>Frederic wasn't sneaking. He's just... the stealthy type. Even when just taking a leak. (Easy roll, will most likely not get you into trouble, but will yield no information)
>Are you aware that one of your men was moving away from the camp? With a whole boar? Stealing ressources might be of interest to you. (If the man was stealing: Bonus sympathy with Wulfgar, if he wasn't: Hard roll. Success: Information. Failure: He's offended)
>One of your men came suspiciously close to this hut, carrying something big. Not wanting to be paranoid, but I have to worry about my safety, right? (Medium roll to get you out of trouble, gives information, too)
>Something else? (Write in)

>>942302
>One of your men came suspiciously close to this hut, carrying something big. Not wanting to be paranoid, but I have to worry about my safety, right? (Medium roll to get you out of trouble, gives information, too)

>>942302
>>Are you aware that one of your men was moving away from the camp? With a whole boar? Stealing ressources might be of interest to you. (If the man was stealing: Bonus sympathy with Wulfgar, if he wasn't: Hard roll. Success: Information. Failure: He's offended)

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>942306
>>942330
Alright, here's the tiebreaker. Still, get ready for a roll of 1d20+1 in both cases. Best of three again.

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>942377

Rolled 12 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>942377
And roll number two. We're pretty sluggish today, is something big going on, which nobody told me about?

Rolled 9 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>942377
College finals, people getting wrapped up in the holidays, etc.

>I noticed one of your men coming suspiciously close to this hut, carrying something large. I couldn't really identify it in this light.
The last part isn't true, but you will need it to make your story work. You'll see to repenting for this later.
>Not that I don't trust you, but I need to be wary. I only was an emergency solution because Lord Jandant didn't have any heirs. Can you imagine the chaos this realm would be in, if I happened to get caught up in any... trouble?
Wulfgar stands there for a while without a trace of movement. Then, he nods.
>Sure. Lord Jandant's death was hard on the realm. Even we felt it. And we tend to be the most stable trade in this kingdom.
He then signs you to follow him.
>Come with me. We charburners have a secret rarely somebody knows. I think we can trust you. Don't make me regret my trust.
Do you want to go with him?
>Follow him. We need to know this.
>Don't follow. He might be up to something.
>Ask him a few questions first. We need to know what he is up to. (Write in your questions)
>Something else? (Write in)

>Follow him. We need to know this.